Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and
beyond the call of duty. P/Sgt. Grandstaff distinguished himself while leading the Weapons
Platoon, Company B, on a reconnaissance mission near the Cambodian border. His platoon was
advancing through intermittent enemy contact when it was struck by heavy small arms and
automatic weapons fire from 3 sides. As he established a defensive perimeter, P/Sgt.
Grandstaff noted that several of his men had been struck down. He raced 30 meters through
the intense fire to aid them but could only save 1. Denied freedom to maneuver his unit by
the intensity of the enemy onslaught, he adjusted artillery to within 45 meters of his
position. When helicopter gunships arrived, he crawled outside the defensive position to
mark the location with smoke grenades. Realizing his first marker was probably
ineffective, he crawled to another location and threw his last smoke grenade but the smoke
did not penetrate the jungle foliage. Seriously wounded in the leg during this effort he
returned to his radio and, refusing medical aid, adjusted the artillery even closer as the
enemy advanced on his position. Recognizing the need for additional firepower, he again
braved the enemy fusillade, crawled to the edge of his position and fired several
magazines of tracer ammunition through the jungle canopy. He succeeded in designating the
location to the gunships but this action again drew the enemy fire and he was wounded in
the other leg. Now enduring intense pain and bleeding profusely, he crawled to within 10
meters of an enemy machinegun which had caused many casualties among his men. He destroyed
the position with hand grenades but received additional wounds. Rallying his remaining men
to withstand the enemy assaults, he realized his position was being overrun and asked for
artillery directly on his location. He fought until mortally wounded by an enemy rocket.
Although every man in the platoon was a casualty, survivors attest to the indomitable
spirit and exceptional courage of this outstanding combat leader who inspired his men to
fight courageously against overwhelming odds and cost the enemy heavy casualties. P/Sgt.
Grandstaff's selfless gallantry, above and beyond the call of duty, are in the highest
traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of
his country.

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